Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Servings: 24
Lunch

This Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 70 calories, 3g protein, and 15g carbs per serving. Ready in 40 minutes. High in fiber (1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

70 Calories
3g Protein
15g Carbs
0g Fat
Irish Soda Bread is a great quick bread to make and this whole wheat version makes it healthier and heartier. It goes great with your favorite sugar free jam or with your St. Patrick's Day meal!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup golden raisins
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoons salt
  • 2 cups low-fat buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, all purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and raisins.
  3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and buttermilk all at once. Fold the ingredients with a rubber spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  4. Turn dough out onto the parchment paper and form into a round loaf. Cut an X into the top of the dough with a sharp knife about ½ inch deep.
  5. Place on the middle rack to bake for 30 min or until firm and golden brown.

How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management

PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe

The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.

Meal Prep Tip: This Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 70 calories per serving with 3g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 40 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 24 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 70 calories, 3g protein (17%), 15g carbs, 0g fat. Plus 1g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. At 70 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 24 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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